1. Risk Assessment and Planning:

  • Identifying potential hazards
  • Developing a rescue plan
  • Understanding legal and regulatory requirements

2. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

  • Proper use and maintenance of harnesses, helmets, lanyards, etc.
  • Inspection and care of equipment

3. Anchorage Systems:

  • Identifying suitable anchor points
  • Installing and using anchor systems

4. Rope Techniques:

  • Knot tying and rope management
  • Belaying and rappelling
  • Ascending and descending ropes

5. Rescue Systems:

  • Setting up and operating pulley systems
  • Mechanical advantage systems for raising and lowering victims

6. Self-Rescue Techniques:

  • Techniques for rescuers to extricate themselves from danger
  • Evacuation methods

7. Victim Rescue Techniques:

  • Approaching and securing the victim
  • Techniques for different rescue scenarios (e.g., unconscious victim, entangled victim)

8. Communication:

  • Effective use of communication devices
  • Hand signals and other non-verbal communication methods

9. First Aid and Trauma Care:

  • Basic life support
  • Handling trauma & injuries specific to falls and high-angle rescues

10. Scenario-Based Training:

  • Practical drills simulating real-life rescue scenarios
  • Team-based exercises to build coordination and efficiency
  • Legal and Documentation Requirements, Understanding relevant laws and regulations
  • Proper documentation and reporting of rescue operations